The story of Aarón Sánchez, one of the most recognized Latino chefs in the United States, comes to television after the producer Endemol Shine North America bought the rights to his memoirs.
According to the exclusive information revealed by the cultural news portal Deadline, the company is working together with Sánchez on the production scripts based on the book
Where I Come From: Life Lessons From a Latino Chef
('Where I come from: lessons Life of a Latin Chef ') that was launched by Sánchez in 2019.
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In his memoirs, the renowned chef describes his trajectory as a migrant from El Paso, Texas, his hometown to New York and talks about
how together with his mother, the author Zarela Martínez, he has created a legacy of Mexican cuisine in the United States. .
The chef is also a renowned philanthropist who supports young cooks.Jim Spellman / Getty Images
He owns the Johnny Sánchez restaurant in New Orleans, and after participating in several television shows, he became a jury of the Fox network's 'MasterChef' and 'MasterChef Junior'. In addition, he is also a renowned philanthropist who promotes the work of the Latino chefs in the country.
“Now it's more important than ever to tell genuine stories of what it's like to grow up bicultural in America.
We want to share the nuances that are unique to Mexican-American culture and honor those roots, while we
hope audiences from different backgrounds connect with the similarities we share
: the struggles, the celebrations, the food, the comedy, the survival instincts ... the relentless pursuit of happiness, ”Sánchez told Deadline.
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After living in New York in the 1980s, the chef was sent at age 16 to work with renowned chef Paul Prudhomme at his restaurant in New Orleans.
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With the passage of time, Sánchez and his mother are credited with being one of the pioneers of Mexican-American cuisine.
Sharon Levy, Chief Content Officer for Endemol Shine North America, is leading the development efforts for the Chef's Life project alongside Flavio Morales and Lisa Fahrenholt.
"America knows and loves Aaron for 'MasterChef' and his countless culinary accomplishments, but
most people don't know the incredible journey and obstacles he and his mother overcame,
" Levy told Deadline.
The production release date is still unknown.
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